Milagros (Rodriguez) Skelton

Milagros Rodriguez Skelton

November 27, 1931 - January 25, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Milagros R. Skelton, age 94 of Jamaica Plain, MA formerly Guantanamo, Cuba, announces her passing on January 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Milagros is survived by her daughters Mabel Skelton, Odalis Beaupre, son Francisco Skelton, son-in-law Paul Beaupre, brother-in-law Leonard Skelton, grandchildren Yasmin Morales, Amanda and Melissa Beaupre, Jerry and Gabriel Skelton, great grandchildren J’son, Joshua, Leo, Angel, and Valentina Skelton, and many nieces and nephews including Juan Lewis, Maritza, Linda, and Mary Skelton locally. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years Frank Skelton, as well as her ten siblings, several in-laws and grandson Oscar Skelton, who all cared for her so deeply.

Milagros was a native of Cuba who proudly immigrated from Guantanamo to the United States in 1970 where she rebuilt her life with her husband and children by way of a sponsorship from her close in-laws Alfredo and Melba Skelton of Jamaica Plain. Until her immigration, she was a devoted stay at home mother, however upon resettling in Boston she reinvented herself, attending night school to quickly learn English and join the professional workforce. Within six months, Milagros began employment at a nursing home as a Nurse’s Aide caring for the elderly for three years before transitioning into banking where she spent 25 successful years excelling in several roles within Bank of America, formerly Shawmut Bank. She also co-owned and later sold a thriving autobody shop in Jamaica Plain with her devoted husband Frank, who reverently named it “Milagros Autobody” after her.

Milagros’ love of Cuba and her heritage were always on display, from the amazing food she cooked to the music she loved to dance to. She loved life, traveling, and above all else caring for and spending quality time with family and friends. Bringing loved ones together at her home was the highlight of her life and cornerstone of her entire family unit. Her caring spirit, sense of humor, and loving nature will be incredibly missed.

Visiting hours will be held at Robert J. Crosby Funeral Home in West Roxbury on Friday, February 6th from 4:00 to 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church 14 Montebello Rd., Jamaica Plain, on Saturday, February 7th, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.